MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight brake bind on all brakes
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear tyres different sizes
spare tyre flat
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
50 spots of coprrosion
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
50 spots of coprrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?
Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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854 UKE is a 1970 Ford Cortina in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1970 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 44,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 854 UKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 56 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 854 UKE registered?
854 UKE is a 1970 Ford Cortina, first registered on 3 March 1970.
Is 854 UKE safe to buy?
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